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VHP 934S

1977 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

72,267 mi
Last recorded72,267 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 1977 Jaguar Xj57,975 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVHP 934S
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 72,267 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 71,604 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 71,178 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel cap seals slightly perished

Pass 24 Aug 2022 70,959 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 69,990 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 69,305 miles

lock wire on rear radius arms missing

Fail 7 Sep 2016 69,298 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak rear (2.7.3)

lock wire on rear radius arms missing

Pass 19 Jun 2015 67,839 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 67,839 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 66,361 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 66,360 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 66,346 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 26 May 2009 65,934 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 65,417 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 65,066 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 65,066 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 30 May 2006 64,979 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xj?

Based on 909,077 MOT tests across 81,250 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
3,561
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
81,250
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 34,485
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,052
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 12,020
Brake pipe excessively corroded 11,165
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 10,319
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VHP 934S is a 1977 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1977 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 57,975 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jaguar Xj fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 34,485 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VHP 934S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xj typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 49 years old, this Jaguar Xj is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VHP 934S registered?

VHP 934S is a 1977 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 20 September 1977.

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The MOT history for VHP 934S shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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